Short Hair Styling Tips
Warm weather isn’t the only time for an easy, breezy short haircut! The debate continues to rage whether long or short hair is easier to style and maintain. Well, for all you short hair -wearers, here are some styling tips. To begin, start at the crown and use your brush and dryer to lift your hair up, back and over the crown to control cowlicks. Next, go to the bangs or front fringe and using your brush direct your hair to the desired side. Textured & Tousled – Put down the brush and use your...
Read MoreWhy Should I Use Products that are Sulphate-Free?
When I developed the Statements in Hair line of color retention products, I felt it was an opportunity to introduce my clients to the importance of using products without potentially harmful chemicals. The big culprits are Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate, both are used extensively in the making of soaps, shampoos, detergents, toothpastes and other products that “foam up.” A report published in the Journal of The American College of Toxicology in 1983 showed that concentrations as low...
Read MoreThe Curly Hair Triage Guide
My #1 rule for curly hair is Moisturize! Moisturize! Moisturize! Natural curly hair does not hold its own moisture well at all, so you can’t get too much moisture in the hair. Use products that say “hydrate” or “moisture” to shampoo and condition. If you color your hair, this challenges moisture retention as well, so talk to your stylist about using demi-permanent color. Demi is much gentler on the hair. The approach to styling curly hair is to lay the top layer – called the cuticle – down to promote...
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